Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

This arrangement of the beloved civil rights anthem infuses the traditional melody with close harmonies, subtle elements of jazz, and effective movement. It is a powerful musical portrayal of people walking

With plenty of rhythmic energy and dynamic contrast, this lively arrangement of the traditional spiritual by one of the top names in the choral world is sure to be a concert highlight for your mixed or

From the opening solo and duet passage to the a cappella three-part refrain, this setting of the beloved African-American spiritual uses many musical textures along with some nontraditional harmonic ideas.

This African American spiritual has a jazz tinge to it, but also touches on contemporary classical. Lush vocals and a well-crafted piano part (taken from Beloved Spirituals, #11380803) combine to

Here is an elegant a cappella arrangement of this well-known traditional spiritual that combines gentle and evocative harmonies while moving toward a heartfelt statement at the very end. It will work well

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

This setting of the traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord. Scored for choir with a classic walking bass line, much of the divisi writing can be shared across treble and

One of the classic arrangements of this traditional African American spiritual has now been re-engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity and

The artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the beloved spiritual. This elegant

This is a fabulous traditional setting of this favorite spiritual for a cappella mixed voices. Easily learned and rhythmically accessible, this is an excellent concert or contest feature!

This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth has created his own unique approach to the traditional spiritual. Through layering of motivic material

This stylized gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a terrific layered bridge section with traditional gospel stacking. Rock-solid choral writing and a beautifully written piano part give

Possessing crisp a cappella harmonies and cool syncopation in the vocal parts, this work is a solid choice for developing choirs in both concert and festival settings. An original bridge augments the

Gorgeous a cappella harmonies bring moments of tension and release in an artistic setting of this beloved spiritual. The longing expressed in the text is perfectly set with thoughtful dissonances and divisi

This American folk hymn is a concert standard, presented here in a fresh a cappella concert version. A powerful and insistent rhythmic foundation is laid by the lower voices, while the familiar melody

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

This traditional spiritual carries in its essence the longing for peace and rest. The bittersweet spirit is front and center in this arrangement enhanced by sensitive part writing, an optional solo, and a

This contemporary setting of the wildly popular spiritual is spirited and imaginative. Percussive and rhythmic vocals fill this work colored with jazz harmonies and supporting a legato melody shared by all

This contemporary Gospel-flavored anthem sends a message of peace and unity. Solos play an integral part in this work, starting in the middle of the piece and continuing to improvise until the end.